ššNeutral Zone Trap (For Puck’s Sake 10) by Crea Reitan-review touršš
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 12, 2024
I want something true.
Torin
Hiding behind my mascot mask has always worked in my favor. As someone with social anxiety and paralyzing shyness, the ability to be out in the world without being seen is the only way Iām able to function. It also means I can long for my crush from afar without him knowing.
Iām invisible inside my costume and try to go unseen otherwise. Except that Hugo always sees me because heās such a sweet, kind, thoughtful man. Is it any surprise that Iām completely in love with him?
What starts out as an accidental anonymous text turns into a date but thereās just one problem. Hugo thinks heās texting a girl. What happens when he finds out thatās not the case?
Hugo
When my closest friends all pair up, Iām left as the unpartnered ninth wheel, which becomes awkward and makes me feel out of place. Thatās where my new friend, Torin, comes in.
The face behind the Surry the Seal is Torin Jonah. Heās so quiet and nice, I try to always make sure to say hi to him when I see him. Itās not hard to make sure someone knows that you see them.
We start hanging out all the time – having sleepovers, platonic cuddling, maybe a little throwback to teenage mutual jerking sessions in the shower amongst bros. When I tell him that Iāve been talking to this girl and I think I like her, suddenly I feel like Iām being unfaithful to him.
Now Iām not sure what to do. Date this girl or maybe see if Torin could possibly be interested in me and see what happens.
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REVIEW:I absolutely loved this book. Itās my second favourite in this series.
Yes itās a slow burn (but Iām so glad it was) is there plenty of hockey? (yes there is) do we catch up with regulars from the series? Absolutely.
Torin although part of this series, hasnāt really been seen in previous books. Heās the clubs mascot. Hidden behind a mask is just how Torin likes it. Suffering from crippling anxiety meant Torin canāt really get a job that heās seen! So hiding gives him a wage and a sense of purpose.
Torin also has a HUGE crush on Hugo. It started also as soon as Torin spots Hugo, and when he says hi, or waves to him, it just makes his crush grow.
But Hugo is straight, and Torin wouldnāt ever put himself in a position to say hi.
Hugo is a defender, itās his job to keep the puck away before it gets to the goal. Heās a big guy, and has been told often heās just a ājockā, heās been told to think before he speaks as he often offends! He loves his team mates, and he loves what he doesā¦..
Butā¦.. Hugo is lonely! Heās watching his friends pair off and find their happy ever afters. And the puck bunnies donāt really hold any interest for him anymore. (In fact, there is a part in here that makes me š± and then š¢)
Torin starts the ball rolling by accidentally texting Hugo! (Iām not going to give that part away, as I did chuckle at that incident.) Hugo responds, and they start a conversationā¦..
Meanwhile Hugo has started coming over and saying hi to Torin, and a friendship beginsā¦..
Hugo is socially awkward, he just says whatever he thinks or feels. (Not really the done thing, but I found it endearing) he likes the friendship that is growing between Torin and him, but heās also looking forward to the texts he receives from his new friend. And as his feelings for both of the people, start to grow, he has to make a choiceā¦.
So what happens when Hugo goes on a date with his text āgirlā and meets the man who has slowly taken over Hugoās every waking moment?
OMG!! There is apart in here, that absolutely broke me š¢ I kept fingers, toes and everything in between crossed š¤
The storyline is absorbing, the characters had my attention from the first word, until the last one. I just wanted this story to go on and on and on.
I like the words we get from the author in the beginning of her book, and at the end. Usually very thought provoking.
Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Shiver
Starting Line
Lucky Shot
The Crease
Wingman Score
Coach Stare Down
Stick Lessons
The Defending Goal
Just Winging It
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š¦ Reviewed by Julie B
Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous ā meaning itās not just all the men for one woman. Thereās also some M/M action going on. When she canāt fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center ā and utterly swoon-worthy! Donāt ask her how many book boyfriends she hasā¦
When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (donāt even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!
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